Cystic acne — Cystic acne, also known as nodulocystic acne, is a severe form of acne wherein acne develops into small cysts. Acne cysts are not true cysts in the sense that they are not abnormal dilations of skin structure, but rather nodules of inflammation.… … Wikipedia
Acne (disambiguation) — Acne is a group of skin rashes that have different causes.* Acne vulgaris most commonly experienced around puberty, typically of the face and shoulders/chest * Cystic acne, a severe form of acne wherein small cysts form. * Acne rosacea a red rash … Wikipedia
acne — vulgaris; n. a common inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous glands. These grease producing glands are under androgen control, but the cause of acne is unknown. It involves the face, back, and chest and is characterized by the presence of… … The new mediacal dictionary
Acne vulgaris — This article is about a skin disease commonly found during adolescence. For other acneform skin diseases, see Acne (disambiguation). Acne vulgaris Classification and external resources … Wikipedia
Acne — Localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of the oil glands at the base of hair follicles. Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands come to life around puberty, when these glands are stimulated by male hormones that are produced in… … Medical dictionary
acne fulminans — a rare form of severe cystic acne occurring primarily in teenage boys, characterized by highly inflammatory nodules and plaques that undergo suppurative degeneration, leaving ulcerations; this is accompanied by fever, weight loss, anemia,… … Medical dictionary
Acne fulminans — Acne fulminans, also known as acne maligna, is a severe form of acne which can occur after unsuccessful treatment for another form of acne, acne conglobata.Acne fulminans is thought to be an immunologically induced disease in which elevated level … Wikipedia
nodulocystic acne — acne nodulocystica a type of severe cystic acne, usually seen in young men, with subcutaneous nodules that may become inflamed and leave scars. Nodulocystic acne … Medical dictionary
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Baldness — Bald redirects here. For other uses, see Bald (disambiguation). Alopecia Classification and external resources Man displaying male pattern baldness ICD 10 L … Wikipedia
